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  • Werrington Tunnel opens unlocking faster journeys on the East Coast Main Line

    New rail freight tunnel brings significant improvements to passenger journeys as part of the East Coast upgrade.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New plans to boost protections for airline passengers

    Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK.

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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Review of local restriction tiers: 30 December 2020

    A written statement from the Health and Social Care Secretary to the House of Commons giving an update on local restriction tiers in England.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • DRC: UK provides urgent lifesaving aid to victims of escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    The International Development Secretary Priti Patel has called for the international community to act now and not forget the millions of people displaced by increasing levels of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Escalation of violence in Iraq: Foreign Secretary's statement

    In response to the escalation in violence in Iraq, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has issued a statement.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Early peacebuilding and prevention to avoid escalation of violence

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate: A greater involvement of States, sub-regional and regional Organisations for more effective conflict prevention and resolution, in close cooperation with the United Nations

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New fast jet training takes off

    The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, has opened the High-G training and test facility at RAF Cranwell today.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Yemen: Escalation not in long-term interest of any of the parties

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Yemen.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Escalation of hostilities in Idlib, Syria: E3 statement

    The governments of UK, France and Germany have issued a statement following a recent surge in violence in Idlib, Syria.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The human cost of military escalation in Syria

    Statement made by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the briefing on the humanitarian situation in Syria.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary urges de-escalation in southern Israel and Gaza

    William Hague condemns rocket attacks on Israel and is deeply concerned by escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary: Syrian assault on Aleppo is unacceptable escalation of conflict

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after reports that the Assad regime is amassing troops around the city of Aleppo.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF Tornados demonstrate their capabilities

    Since October last year, RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons have been flying over the landscape of Afghanistan providing support to troops on the ground. But it is not just awesome firepower that these fast jets can deliver.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First female Merlin aircrewman completes helicopter fast-roping instructors course

    Leading Aircrewman Sarah Christenson from 820 Naval Air Squadron, a Merlin helicopter squadron based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, has become the first ever female Merlin aircrewman to successfully complete the helicopter fast-roping instructors course.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NHS Test and Trace contacts more than 130,000 people

    More than 130,000 people at risk of unknowingly spreading coronavirus have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Dambusters back in action over Afghanistan

    During the 68th anniversary year of 617 Squadron's famous 'Dambusters' raid in the Ruhr Valley the squadron is once again on active operations, this time supporting ISAF troops out of Kandahar Airfield.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government gives green light for more state-of-the-art intercity trains

    £1.2 billion deal to transform rail travel on East Coast Main Line.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government